S-32-273 over I-20
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of West Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007272
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 249 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-273 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-273 over I-20 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,895 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-273 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-273 over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-32-273 over I-20 carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-32-273 over I-20?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-273 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.